Joseph Coleman

Joseph Coleman obituary

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Joseph Coleman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jerry Spears Funeral Home - Columbus on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Joseph L. Coleman, age 79, passed away, peacefully, on Monday, August 11, 2025 at home, after battling a short illness. Joseph retired after 38 years from Axel-Noble, (formally Hanna Paint), where he drove a forklift. He served three years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he stayed stateside at Fort Richardson, Alaska. Preceded in death by, parents, Harold and Mary Coleman, wife, Martha Coleman, brother, Timothy Coleman. Survived by, children, Monica (Tony) Jackson, Nadine (Djonny) Coleman-Renous and Troy Coleman, siblings, Nick (Peggy) Coleman, Mary Coleman and Nancy Coleman, grandchildren, Jordan Coleman, Shade' Coleman, Alex Coleman and Mariah (Dontae) Jackson, several nieces and nephews. Friend may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, August 18, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM where service ill be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Interment Sunset Cemetery.

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Say goodbye is hard, but we take comfort in knowing you're at peace. We will all miss you uncle Joe.

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Benita McMillin

August 13, 2025

Joe (Rofinie) may you rest in peace. Say hello to sister Marty, my husband Tom, mom and dad Juanita and Clifford. I'm so sorry you passed away but know you are at peace.
We will look after Troy, Monica and Nadine. We all Love you until we meet again.
Love Benita

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Aug

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Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

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2693 W. Broad St.

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